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January 7, 2009 : Euonymus myrianthus
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Plant Family / Families: Celastraceae
Scientific Name and Author: Euonymus myrianthus Hemsl.
Institution: VanDusen Botanical Garden
Name Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Today's photograph and write-up are courtesy of Mathew Vis-Dunbar, another one of UBC Botanical Garden's exemplary horticulturists. Mathew writes:
Photographed in the midst of a rare Vancouver snowstorm at VanDusen Botanical Garden, this plant provided some welcome colour at the end of December.
Found in its native habitat of western China in forests and woodlands below 1200 meters, Euonymous myrianthus is an evergreen shrub growing from 3 to 12 meters. It is reportedly quite variable in morphology and habitat. Clusters of greenish yellow flowers are produced from April to July, followed by the pictured fruits, generally into November.
Daniel adds: China is the centre of biodiversity for the genus Euonymus. Of the roughly 130 species worldwide, 90 species can be found in China -- and of these, 50 are endemic (found nowhere else). The English common name often used for this species is evergreen spindle tree.
Botany resource link: I'm off at the end of next week to visit the Montréal Botanical Garden as part of a workshop to participate in a Canadian biodiversity data network. I'm really keen on visiting the Tropical Food Plants Greenhouse. Yes, I'll be taking my camera!
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at January 7, 2009 6:10 PM
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Posted by: Jackie at January 7, 2009 6:55 PM
While in Montreal BG be sure to see the bonsai collection, it is impressive!
Posted by: Mary Miller at January 7, 2009 7:09 PM
Montreal has a splendid botanic garden. The greenhouses are breathtaking. Can't wait to see your pics - have fun :-)
Posted by: van at January 7, 2009 7:12 PM
This is Beautiful!! Thank you Daniel :)
Posted by: Behty at January 7, 2009 7:28 PM
I see you found the accent key. well done.The orchid house, right next to the tropical food greenhouse, should have some spectacular sights and smells right about now. I spent many a cold winters days sniffing orchids there. Enjoy the Jardin Botanique.
Posted by: kkubeck at January 7, 2009 7:41 PM
Lovely flower, beautiful composition.
Posted by: annie morgan at January 7, 2009 8:06 PM
Euonymus myrianthus - Z9 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Euonymus myrianthus - Z7-9 - A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, Brickell, Cole, Zuk
Euonymus - u-o-ne-mus; said to be named after Euonyme, the mother of the Furies in Greek mythology, or from Gr. euonymos, of good fame or lucky. [Gr. eu, good, and onoma, a name, i.e., of good repute.] Often pronounced u-on-e-mus. Plant Names Simplified, Johnson and Smith
Posted by: Beverley at January 7, 2009 9:05 PM
Thank you ever so much for the beautiful pics and the descriptions Daniel. I dont know where I could go and find beautiful pictures and get an education at the same time. Thanks so much.
Posted by: George Vaughan at January 7, 2009 9:13 PM
Hi,
I'm a new subscriber and I just want to say thank you for this great service - I really look forward to seeing your images every day. I have been gardening for a few years now but learning all the time. Also - seeing as many of you are plantaholics; - would anybody have any idea where I could find an online course or good website to help me with latin names / meanings and also with genus/ species etc. I should have done botany!
Thanks
Des
Posted by: Des Doyle at January 8, 2009 1:46 AM
The Montreal gardens are wonderful. You must go back in June sometime to see the peonies, iris, and daylilies along the banks of the stream in the perennial garden. Amazing display. The greenhouses are great too for this time of year. Enjoy Montreal.
Posted by: Meg Bernstein at January 8, 2009 4:50 AM
Dear Daniel, I belong to a bontanical and natural illustration and art group via Yahoo with members from around the world and have share your site with them. One member asked if we can use the photos posted here for reference. Can we and do you obtain copyright releases?
Also I loved yesterdays and todays photos, especially the snow on the berries. We do not get much snow here in Williamsburg Virginia.
Linda C. Miller
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Posted by: Linda Miller to Daniel at January 8, 2009 5:04 AM
Hello Linda -- I hope the Use and Attributions section on the About Botany Photo of the Day page answers your questions satisfactorily.
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at January 8, 2009 8:55 AM
I'm a new and enthusiastic subscriber. Every morning I look forward to your photo and description, and your readers' comments - a cheerful and interesting introduction to the day.
Thank you, Charlene Santa Barbara
Posted by: charlene pidgeon at January 8, 2009 3:39 PM
I am looking forward to seeing your pictures from one of my favorite botanic gardens and greenhouse.
I have always admired the beauty of the mixed tropical food gardens and the individual plants in them that I have come across in my travels. Visiting the Montreal tropical food plants greenhouse , and others like our Toronto Allen Gardens, always brings back great memories. The heat, humidity and smells are a wonderful antidote to our standard winter weather.
Have a great trip.
Posted by: John Murtaugh at January 8, 2009 3:42 PM
lovely page as always
i start and end my day here
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart at January 8, 2009 4:43 PM
Stunning! Thanks for sharing; I love the winter pictures.
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